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Alcohol spacing rules and Puesto Market

Puesto Markets was denied a beer and wine license under the 500-foot spacing rule that treats grocery stores like liquor stores. The new code fixes that — beer and wine sales at markets like Puesto's will be allowed by right, no spacing buffer needed.

2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 9, 2026

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Helen Putnam Award for Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward

Hayward won a prestigious statewide award for its workforce program partnering with Chabot College, CSU East Bay, and Eden Area ROP — 400+ residents trained and $1.2 million in new wages generated.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 20, 2026